Membership

The Network

ALBA represents a global diverse network of individual neuroscientists who are involved in research, education, communication and advocacy, and are committed to supporting and advocating for actions and policies that foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in brain sciences across the globe. We currently have 1890 individual members from 91 countries.

Become a member

Register as an ALBA Network member for free! As a member, you can

  • Help shape ALBA's priorities and goals
  • Drive initiatives as an ALBA Volunteer
  • Receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events
  • Have access to DEI skills and advocacy training workshops
  • Engage with the ALBA Team at the General Assembly
  • Elect the members of our Board of Directors

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Browse through the ALBA members to find a speaker for your next
conference, a mentor for guidance, an expert for a new project or to simply network.

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Alfonso
Abizaid

Professor or equivalent position at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Histochemistry and tracing
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I believe that we need to hold ourselves accountable for the lack of inclusion and diversity in science and that we need to work together to set up new standards for science to increase diversity not only as a means to improve science itself, but as a basic tenant of human decency.

Donna Rose
Addis

Research/Staff scientist at Baycrest Health Sciences
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
To support diversity and equality in neuroscience, and be a part of a worldwide network of like-minded researchers. As someone still learning to navigate a career in brain sciences with multiple disabilities, I am a member of the Increasing Accessibility working group.

Argel
Aguilar Valles

Professor or equivalent position at Carleton Univesity
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology

Jessica
Ahrens

Undergraduate student at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Sensory systems neuroscience
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Monique Marylin
Alves de Almeida

Postdoctoral fellow at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
As a mixed race woman who immigrated to Canada from Brazil and is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Neurosciences, I am joining a global network of individual neuroscientists who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. By joining ALBA, I will have the opportunity to connect with other neuroscientists who share my passion for diversity and inclusion, and to contribute to the advancement of neuroscience research and education.

hymie
Anisman

Professor or equivalent position at Carleton University
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Genetic models and techniques
I joined ALBA because :
Right thing to do

Giacomo
Ariani

Postdoctoral fellow at Western University
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Motor systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)

Anthony
Ariza

Research/Staff scientist at University of Toronto
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Data analysis and statistics
Genetic models and techniques
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Species : vertebrate

Azam
Asemi Rad

Graduate student at university of manitoba
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba to actively contribute to its mission of promoting best practices in countering bias and recognizing excellence in science and diversity. Alba provides invaluable networking and mentoring opportunities, curates essential resources, hosts impactful events, establishes awards, highlights success stories, advocates with stakeholders, and creates a supportive mentoring community—all aimed at fostering inclusivity and advancing the careers of underrepresented groups in brain science.

Dario
Aspesi

Graduate student at University of Guelph
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroethology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I want to join Alba because I would like to participate in representing under represented groups in neuroscience and to connect with other researcher with the same aim.

Jehannine
Austin

Professor or equivalent position at University of British Columbia
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
History, teaching, public awareness, and societal
Other
Psychiatric genetics/genetic counseling
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Therapeutic techniques

Rose
Bagot

Professor or equivalent position at McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Genetic models and techniques
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate

Jaideep
Bains

Professor or equivalent position at University of Calgary
Canada Website
Gender : Man
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuroendocrinology
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Data analysis and statistics
Electrophysiology (channels)
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
This is an important initiative for increasing diversity in science. By connecting multiple institutions and individuals, it provides a powerful platform to drive change

Charlotte
Biche

Other at The Neuro, McGill University
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining ALBA because I believe in the necessity of integrating EDI concepts within Neuroscience, and science as a whole.

Stephanie
Borgland

Professor or equivalent position at Hotchkiss Brain Institute University of Calgary
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Pharmacology
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Canadian Association of Neuroscience EDI committees. I try to work towards equity and inclusivity in neuroscience at my local institutes and am always on the look out for strategies and new ideas in this arena.

Tanya
Brown

Program manager/Administrator at Baycrest Hospital
Canada Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
I joined ALBA because :
I am especially keen to champion the standards & best practices of management in Science, an area of knowledge and repertoire of skills that are often significantly lacking amongst neuroscience researchers, across the career spectrum.